Veteran Yoruba Actress, Iyabo Oko Dies At 62

Nigerian film actress, Sidikat Odunkanwi, professionally known as Iyabo Oko, reportedly died on Wednesday according to her daughter who broke the news via social media.

The 62-year-old who has been away from the movie scene for years now, has been battling ill health which has now led to her untimely demise.

Though details of her death haven’t been made public, her daughter, Bisi Aisha, a female soldier confirmed the news of her death.

She wrote, “May ur soul Rest in Peace Mummy”.

Her death is coming weeks after her junior colleague, Murphy Afolabi died in a controversial circumstance.

Details later.